RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING EXAM (2026)
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What does the primary a. conduct surveillance
responsibility of a lifeguard
include?
A. conduct surveillance
B. administer swim tests
C. assist patrons with questions
D. ensure that resuscitation
equipment is working properly
In which scenario is a lifeguard d. wearing the lifeguard uniform properly
demonstrating characteristics of
professional appearance while
conducting surveillance
a. using a mobile phone
b. socializing with patrons
c. assuming a relaxed posture
d. wearing a lifeguard uniform
properly
,What immediate action should a a. clear patrons from the water
lifeguard take when they hear
thunder in the distance?
a. clear patrons from the water
b. count the seconds between
claps of thunder
c. monitor weather reports to watch
for storms
d. allows patrons to remain in the
water until lightning is spotted
A lifeguard is conducting b. side-in entry
surveillance from a ground-level
station. The water depth in their
zone is 4 feet. A person at the far
end of their zone starts to display
active drowning behaviors. The
water in front of their zone is
crowded with patrons.
Which entry should the lifeguard
use in this situation?
a. stride jump
b. side-in entry
c. compact jump
d. run-and-swim entry
, A patron in the water is vertical, b. active drowning person
struggling to keep their face above
the water, has their arms extended
to their sides, is pressing down for
support and is not making any
forward progress in the water.
Which situation do these behaviors
describe?
a. distressed swimmer
b. active drowning person
c. passive drowning person
d. person with potential spinal
injury
Which behavior does a passive d. appears unresponsive in the water at the
drowning person exhibit? surface, sinking, or on the bottom
a. may be clinging to the line for
support
b. struggles at the surface of the
water
c. has defined arm and leg
movements leading to purposeful
movement
d. appears unresponsive in the
water at the surface, sinking, or on
the bottom
How often should a lifeguard b. every 30 seconds
complete a scan of their entire
zone?
a. every 15 seconds
b. every 30 seconds
c. every 45 seconds
d. every 90 seconds
QUESTIONS AND (elaborated) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
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Terms in this set (50)
What does the primary a. conduct surveillance
responsibility of a lifeguard
include?
A. conduct surveillance
B. administer swim tests
C. assist patrons with questions
D. ensure that resuscitation
equipment is working properly
In which scenario is a lifeguard d. wearing the lifeguard uniform properly
demonstrating characteristics of
professional appearance while
conducting surveillance
a. using a mobile phone
b. socializing with patrons
c. assuming a relaxed posture
d. wearing a lifeguard uniform
properly
,What immediate action should a a. clear patrons from the water
lifeguard take when they hear
thunder in the distance?
a. clear patrons from the water
b. count the seconds between
claps of thunder
c. monitor weather reports to watch
for storms
d. allows patrons to remain in the
water until lightning is spotted
A lifeguard is conducting b. side-in entry
surveillance from a ground-level
station. The water depth in their
zone is 4 feet. A person at the far
end of their zone starts to display
active drowning behaviors. The
water in front of their zone is
crowded with patrons.
Which entry should the lifeguard
use in this situation?
a. stride jump
b. side-in entry
c. compact jump
d. run-and-swim entry
, A patron in the water is vertical, b. active drowning person
struggling to keep their face above
the water, has their arms extended
to their sides, is pressing down for
support and is not making any
forward progress in the water.
Which situation do these behaviors
describe?
a. distressed swimmer
b. active drowning person
c. passive drowning person
d. person with potential spinal
injury
Which behavior does a passive d. appears unresponsive in the water at the
drowning person exhibit? surface, sinking, or on the bottom
a. may be clinging to the line for
support
b. struggles at the surface of the
water
c. has defined arm and leg
movements leading to purposeful
movement
d. appears unresponsive in the
water at the surface, sinking, or on
the bottom
How often should a lifeguard b. every 30 seconds
complete a scan of their entire
zone?
a. every 15 seconds
b. every 30 seconds
c. every 45 seconds
d. every 90 seconds
